Friday, October 23, 2009

Photo Number Two

Photographer : Helgesen, Lake Mills Iowa. That is all I know for sure.
Brother and sister? Possibly. The little boy has a scar on his head, just to the right of his bangs. This photo is on a heavy duty backing..I am not sure what to call it. What do you think on the year? 1910?
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*** I did some research, this kind of card measuring 4 1/4 by 6 1/2 is called a Cabinet Card. Cabinet Cards were in use by photographers from 1866 to 1906. Some were still used into 1920..but not many. See... you can learn along with me!
**** Update Oct 28, 2009
This cabinet card is black on the front and grey on the back.. equals 1880 to 1890
Black Cards were used from 1877 to 1887
The clothing..especially on the little boy..may be the clue..I am still looking*** Norkio thinks 1885.

9 comments:

I agree with the photo date. I have some old family photos on Cabinet Cards from 1900. I have no clue who the family members are, but I can't throw them out either. Too bad these old photos were not able to be passed on to future generations. This new blog is going to be an adventure of learning. I really like it. BTW Couldn't help noticing your posting time. Insomnia??

Rae, I noticed you are up early! I tend to be a real night owl some nights! I have a bunch of cabinet cards..I will do a little more history on them one of these days.Jen, Just me and Mildred, Thanks for coming by! :)

Hi, Thanks for the comments, your input on these old photos is appreciated! I don't do awards, award me a comment! English only please! This is a word verification free blog. I can no longer accept anonymous comments. Connie

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This is my place for photos that have been forgotten and left behind. A look into the past. They were in a couple of boxes in an Antique shop..I couldn't resist them. I now search Antique Shops and Garage sales for old photos. If possible I like to return them to family. There are links to older Full Circles at the bottom of this page :)

Full Circle 82 Photo Numbers 1413,1466 (1 photo),1474 (3 photos),1475 (7 photos) and nine others to Sterling ( he is in some of the photos) Total 21 photosFull Circle 81 Photo Number 1423 to Ann's daughter Melissa

Photos No Longer Forgotten

Full Circle 80 Photos Number 1454 and 1450 to Arlene, one photo is of her and one is of her Aunts.